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Ways to be Thrifty in College

Saving money in college can be challenging, especially if you have a shopping habit or expensive taste. However, I can tell you that college is not the time for fancy living. It may be tempting to buy cute, trendy furniture and keep your closet stocked at all times with the latest fashions, but if you …
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college comparisons

Colleges with the Best Writing Programs

Are you the one who eagerly dives into the deep ocean of reading and is often seized with fits of writing? Then you absolutely need to develop your talent and set your inner voice free. No doubt, first steps can be quite awkward and chaotic thoughts may often mess up your story. But this is …
There are reasons why the education world should adopt today's technology.
college news & trends

Why the Education World Needs to Adopt Today’s Technologies

As technology continues to grow and change the way that the world works, there are often conversations on the topic of whether or not new technologies should be used in the classroom. The truth is, students want technology. Technology is an empowering factor in today’s society. The popularity of smartphones and tablets has increased the …
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Colleges with the Best Student Housing

While living in a school-owned building may not seem like every student’s dream, there are quite a few colleges around the United States with top-notch room and board options. We’ve gathered a list of just a handful of the trendiest housing options found in the U.S., in no particular order. Check them out below! Founders Hall, …
Here's where 20 more women in power went to college
college news & trends

Where Powerful Women Went to College (Part 2!)

Not too long ago we presented an infographic all about powerful US women and where they went to college. Now we’re back with part two of the series with more women in power and where they went to college! This time around, every single woman we feature spoke at the first-ever United States of Women …
Pepperdine University entrance with tower in the background.
questions & answers

Do I Have to be Religious to Attend a Religious College?

The short answer, of course, is no. The primary difference between a religiously-affiliated college and a public university is that, because the religious college is private, the separation of church and state does not apply. It might be that a religious school requires so many credits of “religious” courses (depending on the school, classes such …
Should you pay attention to professor ratings?
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Should I Pay Attention to Professor-Rating Websites?

There’s no doubt that the internet has been a boon to students around the world. With research materials posted or scanned online, students researching papers no longer have to spend hours at the library simply searching for relevant information. Sharing assignments online saves paper and printer ink money. There are numerous other benefits to the …
ADA service animals are allowed on college campuses.
student life

Service Animals on College Campuses

Some people require animals in order to navigate college (and life). Dorms, apartments, and classrooms, among other public places often allow these animals. Before we get started on what is needed to bring your service animal to college, let’s break down the two major groups of personal service animals: Service Animals (SA) These animals (generally …
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What is an “Accredited” College? Why is Being “Accredited” Important?

There are a lot of colleges and universities in the United States, but how many of them are actually “accredited”? Just because a college exists, does not mean it has the best educational program or teaching system. The college could have been created and approved to teach, but not be accredited. What is accreditation? Accreditation …

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